October 13, 2011 3-Night Bahamian Cruise on the Dream!

[pixiefairy]

Hi! We'd also like to get in on the fish extender. It's our first cruise, and just me and my dh.

Stateroom 6190....Marty (dh) and Dawn (me).

 

[PSC]

Hi pixiefairy - you are on the list! Welcome aboard!

 

[MODisneyfan]

Welcome Marty and Dawn!!

 

[cherylp3]

I just got off the dream, looking forward to go back!

Also so my dh and I don't have to sit alone - is anyone interested in dining with us?.
(Note I have allergies and eat vegan out. I don't mind what you eat)

If so, please let me know via PM.

 

[MODisneyfan]

SOOOOOO how is everyone doin? Who all is going to be doing a pre or post package? What shore excurtions is everyone thinkingkl about or looking into ? Lets get to talking. I'm so excited!!

 

[MandiB]

SOOOOOO how is everyone doin? Who all is going to be doing a pre or post package? What shore excurtions is everyone thinkingkl about or looking into ? Lets get to talking. I'm so excited!!

HEY!! Excited here too!!!
We are doing a pre-package, staying at AK-Kidani Village Oct 8-13. This is our first Disney cruise so not sure about shore excursions, yet....recommend any??

 

[VAgal76]

Count our clan in. We're doing a B2B - Oct 9 first. I got a crew of Myself & DH are in our 30's, MIL (50's), SIL (20s) and DS is 15. Can't wait! Cruised the Magic & Wonder so I'm very much looking forward to the Dream.

 

[MODisneyfan]

HEY!! Excited here too!!!
We are doing a pre-package, staying at AK-Kidani Village Oct 8-13. This is our first Disney cruise so not sure about shore excursions, yet....recommend any??

hi MandiB!!!! I'm going to be at Pop from Oct 9 to 13 : ) We are going to go over to Busch Gardens and only get one day at the parks : ( But I'm still excited!! We are going to go to MNSSHP the night that we return! It is AWESOME and my parents first cruise and Halloween Party!!

I have been on the same iten but on the Wonder a couple of years ago. I know that there are a few good excursion. Especially in Nassau. I took the Nassau city tour on the last one and that was REALLY fun. I know that alot of people really like just self guideing to the pirate museum but there is a GREAT one that had a combination of the city tour and a botanical gardens that is wonderful I've heard. We are going on the dolphin encounter but if for some reason that one falls through we are DEFINATLY going on the city tour/gardens tour. I don't know if you have ever been to Nassau but it is very historic and with the city tour it give more then just the view of the market and a few other shops. There is also the Atlantis. It is a beautiful hotel but I would just go and look around because it is not worth the money that you pay for the dolphin experience or the pool access. There is another beach getaway that is in the same area as the other dolphin experience and that is definatly the best way (beside going off on your own) to get beach access...

At CC I know that the stingray feeds are very popular! The last time I road a bike around the island and that is VERY fun. You get to go to areas that unless you walk to them you cant get to any other way! There is also an observation tower that when you climb to the top you can see the entire island!

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Well i have started on the FE gifts for the kids. I am all but done with theirs and starting to get a few things for the adult ones! I'm so excited that I am accually getting a pretty good head start on this one. Last time I was getting things the night before! It was a MESS !!
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OK Since Mandi told her plans i am going to share mine. We are staying at POP from Oct 9th to the 13th. We are driving so we should arrive early on the 9th (Well about noon) We are going to check in and go to the Aribian Nights dinner show that evening The 10th we are going to go to Busch Gardens ( I was originally going to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter but since my family are on the larger side and none of us are really into roller coasters and such I'm afraid that we might not have enough to do there SOOOOO my mom really wanted to go to BG so that is where we are going) The 11th we are just going to relax ( Most of the time I'm not a huge fan of this as I like to plan especially at Disney but we are really going to need this day as I'm a full time student as is my mom so things get crazy) The only thing that I'm even thinking about is catching Cirque that night but we will see closer to time if we really want to go. The 12th we are going to the parks. Mostly Epcot as that is my favorite but we might start off at MK and then go over as we have hoppers. Also my bestie Dawn and her husband will be arriving this day so I don't have a clue what they are going to be doing or when we might meet up) The 13th we have a REALLY early breakfast and then heading to port!! Then the cruise. On the 16th (disembarkation day) we are going back to POP and to MNSSHP that night!
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Dinning
We don't have as many ressies as we normally do but in my opinion enought
The 12th we have breakfast at Whispering Canyons and dinner at Garden Grill. The 13th we have breakfast at Captains Grill and the 16th we have a early dinner at the Plaza!

 

[cherylp3]

well since I live in Orlando, I'm going to be in the parks on the 9th.

 

[VAgal76]

Sorry, I can't comment regarding shore excursions in Nassau. We plan just to stay on the ship.

I'll certainly miss attending MNSSHP this year. We have a ball at that party each and every time. Best firework display to boot! Lucky dawgs! If you are thinking about it - I have to say to do it. It's worth the cost and time.

 

[PSC]

Mary and I will be arriving on Sunday 10/9 and staying at the Boardwalk Villas prior to the cruise. We are looking forward to enjoying the F&W festival right next door!

We haven't thought much about shore excursions at Nassau for this trip, but I'm definitely not going to allow the same thing as our last visit - spending way too much money at the various jewelry stores! Damn those blue diamonds! It would have been way cheaper to take my whole dinner table to go swim with the dolphins!

After the cruise we will go back to the Boardwalk for a bit and possibly MNSSHP (never did that before).

 

[MODisneyfan]

PSC- That sounds like alot of fun! I would love to stay at the Boardwalk just during the F&W!!! I use to work at Disney in reservations and I will tell you that was DEFINATLY the most popular resort. I figured that it is due to being able to walk back to the hotel and not worry about getting on a bus after drinking all day! ( not that it is your case but that is my personal hypothisus) That is why I want to stay there. Also you HAVE to make it to MNSSHP!! It is very different. I love (even at my age) to dress up and trick or treat! There are also alot of characters that you dont' get to see except for the parties and the "normal" characters like Mickey and Minnie are in their costums making those pictures even more special. I have been four times and each one is even better then the last! I would definatly suggest it!

VAgal - Why are you staying on the ship???? I'm just wondering. It looks like you have been on quite a few cruises so you might have been a couple of times before but this will be my 3rd time to Nassau and I still love it! I love to go barter with the people in the market and learn about the culture. This is also my parents and best friend and her husbands trip to Nassau so that might be another reason to get out and explore but I love it. So I just wanted to get your opinion. I'm just curious. I know that the Dream is a new ship and I don't blame you for staying and exploring, part of me wants to do the same thing. No bashing just wondering : )

Cherylp - I'm jelious! I wish I still lived in Orlando!!

 

[MODisneyfan]

I just about got everything I need for the adult FE gifts so I'm very excited. I'm got some great deals while shopping today so we are going to see how things turn out

 

[PSC]

PSC- That sounds like alot of fun! I would love to stay at the Boardwalk just during the F&W!!! I use to work at Disney in reservations and I will tell you that was DEFINATLY the most popular resort. I figured that it is due to being able to walk back to the hotel and not worry about getting on a bus after drinking all day! ( not that it is your case but that is my personal hypothisus) That is why I want to stay there. Also you HAVE to make it to MNSSHP!! It is very different. I love (even at my age) to dress up and trick or treat! There are also alot of characters that you dont' get to see except for the parties and the "normal" characters like Mickey and Minnie are in their costums making those pictures even more special. I have been four times and each one is even better then the last! I would definatly suggest it!

Carrie Lynne - you caught me! I admit to successfully completing "Beers around the World" with my 21 year old niece on my last visit to EPCOT. Even I'm not foolish enough to attempt a drink at all of the extra kiosks during F&W (not that I could afford the circuit). We have been fortunate enough to stay at the Boardwalk during F&W before and you are right - it is great! I just booked my MNSSHP tickets today - for one of our days after the cruise. Glad to hear your positive report - it sounds like fun!

 

[VAgal76]

MOdisneyfan - That's EXACTLY why I stay BWV/BWI for F&W. So I can just stumble back to my room. I screwed up this year and missed my 7 month window to book BWV. I'm at AKV but waitlisted for BWV...still nothing, but something could pull through at the last minute. I'm actually not big into shopping unless it's something specific. If it were the Wonder I'd probably entertain going to a casino or hanging out at Atlantis. I've been waiting a long time for the Dream. I'm going to enjoy every minute. I prefer to get off the beaten path, which prob isn't wise in Bahamas. Just looking to chill this go around, it's been a very stressful year for my DH and I. The bars are open, the pool will be less crowded, etc.

It's official, we are signing up to the FE. This will be my first go at it. I need something fun to focus on until October.
4 adults (3 Gals, 1 Big Fella)
1 teen DS
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Has anyone tried to set up a M&M for embarkation day yet? Maybe I missed it.

 

[MODisneyfan]

Carrie Lynne - you caught me! I admit to successfully completing "Beers around the World" with my 21 year old niece on my last visit to EPCOT. Even I'm not foolish enough to attempt a drink at all of the extra kiosks during F&W (not that I could afford the circuit). We have been fortunate enough to stay at the Boardwalk during F&W before and you are right - it is great! I just booked my MNSSHP tickets today - for one of our days after the cruise. Glad to hear your positive report - it sounds like fun!

LOL... I'm so excited that you are going to MNSSHP!! It is so much fun!! you HAVE to dress up ( well you don't have to but it makes it that much more fun) The last time I went with my bestie, roomie and 2 other friends from across the pond, we went as mouseateres! It was fun and EASY. My friend just ironed on our names in black letters to the front of the shirt, we wore black pants ( shorts, capris, what ever fits) and the basic black mickey ears! It was SO easy! I'm thinking about doing that again this year but I'm also thinking about going as a princess!! LOL

MOdisneyfan - That's EXACTLY why I stay BWV/BWI for F&W. So I can just stumble back to my room. I screwed up this year and missed my 7 month window to book BWV. I'm at AKV but waitlisted for BWV...still nothing, but something could pull through at the last minute. I'm actually not big into shopping unless it's something specific. If it were the Wonder I'd probably entertain going to a casino or hanging out at Atlantis. I've been waiting a long time for the Dream. I'm going to enjoy every minute. I prefer to get off the beaten path, which prob isn't wise in Bahamas. Just looking to chill this go around, it's been a very stressful year for my DH and I. The bars are open, the pool will be less crowded, etc.

It's official, we are signing up to the FE. This will be my first go at it. I need something fun to focus on until October.
4 adults (3 Gals, 1 Big Fella)
1 teen DS
#12002

Has anyone tried to set up a M&M for embarkation day yet? Maybe I missed it.

LOL.. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get BWV!!! Much closer and easier to stumble back! That is my favorite thing about the cruise too.

I don't blame you one bit! If it wasn't for the fact that we are hoping to go swim with the dolphins and my mom wants to do some shopping I would probley not leave the ship either. It is like with RCL and the Allure or Oasis of the Seas. They ships are getting SO big that you want to experience and see everything. You are almost paying just to be on the ship and not the accual ports anymore. I think that is awesome!! Make sure to fit in soe AquaDuck time. I have heard on some TR that it was still a wait but wasn't bad at all in port! So enjoy it!! : )

WOO HOO!! Welcome!!

 

[MODisneyfan]

OH I was going to mention!! I'm ALMOST done with getting everything around for FE gifts!! I'm so excited to start working on them! I am not the best at homemade things so it might not turn out how I really want but we are going to see!! I wish I could post pictures but I want everyone to be surprised!!!!!!

 

[MODisneyfan]

OH I was also going to see if anyone wanted to meet up while onboard? I hope that it gets a little more active around here the close we get to date but I have a cute idea! I thought we might meet up and do a scavenger hunt even if it a photo one. Like give clues and you have to go take a picture with it or of it and then you come back and we look at them and then those that find the correct items wins a small prize!! I think it might be a fun way to see the ship and get to know one another. What does everyone thing?

 

[VAgal76]

What no fast pass for Aquaduck?

I was wondering about a meet up as well. I know the group is still kind of small so a scavenger hunt could work. That's always fun.

 

[PSC]

Moved the list to the last page.

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